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11/20/2013

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<strong>Night Sky Viewing:</strong> Sonoma State University welcomes the public to view nebulae and constellations, focusing on nearby galaxies through multiple telescopes. 7 to 9 p.m. SSU Observatory, located within the Seawolf Stadium. <a href="http://sonoma.edu" target="_blank">sonoma.edu</a>

Friday, Nov. 22

<strong>Bear's Belly:</strong> Percussionist Shawna Miller and guitarist Joseph Clopton, both also singers, play their own brand of Sonoma County rock and country music from 7 to 10 p.m. at the French Garden Restaurant, 8050 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. No cover charge. 824-2030, <a href="http://frenchgardenrestaurant.com" target="_blank">frenchgardenrestaurant.com</a>.

Nov. 22-23

<strong>Y&amp;amp;T:</strong> The letters originally stood for 'Yesterday &amp;amp; Today,' but now the initials are enough for the hard rock band's legion of regional fans. Friday's show sold out, but there's another at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Eric Martin opens. $41. 765-2121,

<strong>Bale Folclorico de Bahia:</strong> Direct from Bahia in northern Brazil comes a 25-member troupe known for its drumming, dancing and energy, performing at 8 p.m. Saturday at Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $20-$40. (415) 499-6800, <a href="http://ticketmaster.com" target="_blank">ticketmaster.com</a>.

Sunday, Nov. 24

<strong>Sparky's Birthday at the Museum:</strong> Celebrate Charles Schulz birthday and the 10th anniversary of the Schulz Museum with free admission all day. Current exhibitions include a gallery dedicated to thoughts under a starry night, various Peanuts school projects, and toys that have made an appearance in the strip. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2301 Hardies Ln. Santa Rosa. <a href="http://schulzmuseum.org/" target="_blank">schulzmuseum.org</a>

<strong>Edward Humes:</strong> The Pulitzer Prize-winning author marks the launch of his new book, 'A Man and His Mountain,' the story of the late Jess Jackson, at 6 p.m. at Kendall Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens, 5007 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa. Free, but reservation required. <a href="http://copperfieldsbooks.com/" target="_blank">copperfieldsbooks.com</a>, 578-8938.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

<strong>Pearl Jam:</strong> It's been awhile, but the legendary Seattle rock band is out on a two-leg, 24-date, North American Tour this fall, which comes to the Oracle Arena in Oakland at 7:30 p.m. $82. <a href="http://coliseum.com" target="_blank">coliseum.com</a>. (510) 569-2121.

<strong>Tasting Tuesday:</strong> Sample six hand-picked Old World wines, and learn a little about them the same time, during Bergamot Alley's weekly tasting session, starting at 8 p.m. $20. 328 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. <a href="http://bergamotalley.com" target="_blank">bergamotalley.com</a>, 433-8720.

<strong>'Thanksgiving on the Serengeti':</strong> Save on air fare and $1,000 a day for a safari. Go to Sonoma County's own version of the Serengeti: Safari West wild animal preserve . Two seatings for the holiday feast, at noon and 4 p.m. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa. $65; $25 age 4-12. 579-2551, <a href="http://safariwest.com" target="_blank">safariwest.com</a>.

<strong>'Tosh Saves the World':</strong> Daniel Tosh, host of the Comedy Central series 'Tosh.0,' returns to the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts with his third annual charity show at 8 p.m. It's sold out, so try the 'Net.50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 546-3600, <a href="http://wellsfargocenterarts.org" target="_blank">wellsfargocenterarts.org</a>.

Through Jan. 20

<strong>Safeway Holiday Ice Rink:</strong> One of the highlights of the holiday season in the city is the open-air public skating rink at San Francisco's Union Square, open daily from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily through Jan. 20. (Closes at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31.) $7-$11; skate rental, $5. <a href="http://unionsquareicerink.com" target="_blank">unionsquareicerink.com</a>. (415) 781-2688.

<strong>Night Sky Viewing:</strong> Sonoma State University welcomes the public to view nebulae and constellations, focusing on nearby galaxies through multiple telescopes. 7 to 9 p.m. SSU Observatory, located within the Seawolf Stadium. <a href="http://sonoma.edu" target="_blank">sonoma.edu</a>

Friday, Nov. 22

<strong>Bear's Belly:</strong> Percussionist Shawna Miller and guitarist Joseph Clopton, both also singers, play their own brand of Sonoma County rock and country music from 7 to 10 p.m. at the French Garden Restaurant, 8050 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. No cover charge. 824-2030, <a href="http://frenchgardenrestaurant.com" target="_blank">frenchgardenrestaurant.com</a>.

Nov. 22-23

<strong>Y&amp;amp;T:</strong> The letters originally stood for 'Yesterday &amp;amp; Today,' but now the initials are enough for the hard rock band's legion of regional fans. Friday's show sold out, but there's another at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Eric Martin opens. $41. 765-2121,

<strong>Bale Folclorico de Bahia:</strong> Direct from Bahia in northern Brazil comes a 25-member troupe known for its drumming, dancing and energy, performing at 8 p.m. Saturday at Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $20-$40. (415) 499-6800, <a href="http://ticketmaster.com" target="_blank">ticketmaster.com</a>.

Sunday, Nov. 24

<strong>Sparky's Birthday at the Museum:</strong> Celebrate Charles Schulz birthday and the 10th anniversary of the Schulz Museum with free admission all day. Current exhibitions include a gallery dedicated to thoughts under a starry night, various Peanuts school projects, and toys that have made an appearance in the strip. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2301 Hardies Ln. Santa Rosa. <a href="http://schulzmuseum.org/" target="_blank">schulzmuseum.org</a>

<strong>Edward Humes:</strong> The Pulitzer Prize-winning author marks the launch of his new book, 'A Man and His Mountain,' the story of the late Jess Jackson, at 6 p.m. at Kendall Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens, 5007 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa. Free, but reservation required. <a href="http://copperfieldsbooks.com/" target="_blank">copperfieldsbooks.com</a>, 578-8938.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

<strong>Pearl Jam:</strong> It's been awhile, but the legendary Seattle rock band is out on a two-leg, 24-date, North American Tour this fall, which comes to the Oracle Arena in Oakland at 7:30 p.m. $82. <a href="http://coliseum.com" target="_blank">coliseum.com</a>. (510) 569-2121.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

<strong>Tasting Tuesday:</strong> Sample six hand-picked Old World wines, and learn a little about them the same time, during Bergamot Alley's weekly tasting session, starting at 8 p.m. $20. 328 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. <a href="http://bergamotalley.com" target="_blank">bergamotalley.com</a>, 433-8720.

<strong>'Thanksgiving on the Serengeti':</strong> Save on air fare and $1,000 a day for a safari. Go to Sonoma County's own version of the Serengeti: Safari West wild animal preserve . Two seatings for the holiday feast, at noon and 4 p.m. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa. $65; $25 age 4-12. 579-2551, <a href="http://safariwest.com" target="_blank">safariwest.com</a>.

<strong>'Tosh Saves the World':</strong> Daniel Tosh, host of the Comedy Central series 'Tosh.0,' returns to the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts with his third annual charity show at 8 p.m. It's sold out, so try the 'Net.50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 546-3600, <a href="http://wellsfargocenterarts.org" target="_blank">wellsfargocenterarts.org</a>.

Through Jan. 20

<strong>Safeway Holiday Ice Rink:</strong> One of the highlights of the holiday season in the city is the open-air public skating rink at San Francisco's Union Square, open daily from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily through Jan. 20. (Closes at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31.) $7-$11; skate rental, $5. <a href="http://unionsquareicerink.com" target="_blank">unionsquareicerink.com</a>. (415) 781-2688.